Aspiring to the Ten Kingdoms

Chapter 665 Taking the opportunity to defeat the Southern Dynasty
According to the original plan, Lin Renzhao should really rush directly into the Bohai Sea, and go straight to Linhuang Mansion first.

But Yelu Xianshi of Khitan made Luo Youdu change his strategy.

In this conquest, he regarded Yelu Wuzhi as his first opponent, followed by Yeluxiuge and Yelu Xiezhen, the double walls of the Liao Dynasty in history.

However, Yelu Xianshi from the Liaodong Road was extremely conspicuous. He successfully resisted Pan Mei's attack.

Compared with most Khitan generals who are not good at defending, Yelu Xianshi is calm, decisive, and well versed in defensive skills.He suffered from the fierce fire oil in Yingzhou City, and immediately thought of a way to deal with it in Liaodong.

He spread a thick layer of sand on the tower of Liaodong City, and the fire oil spilled on the sand and immediately leaked through the gaps, which can well prevent the fire oil from spreading.

In addition, Yelu Xianshi also mobilized the local people.

The people of Liaodong City are located in the northeast corner, the sky is high and the emperor is far away, and they are not subject to the kingship of the Central Plains. In addition, they were ruled by Goguryeo for more than 240 years in the past, and they have been influenced by foreign races and border warlords for a long time. They do not have a strong sense of belonging to the Central Plains.

Khitan occupied Liaodong for more than [-] years, and the few people who had the Central Plains in their hearts almost died.

For the local people, Pan Mei is more like an invader.

Ye Luxian mobilized the resentment of the people in the city and resisted with the strength of the whole city.

Pan Mei launched a fierce duel with him.

Ye Luxian's right to the post was based on the advantage of the city, which made Pan Mei's offensive come to an end.

After learning that Pyongyang made a breakthrough for Lin Renzhao, Yelu Xianshi resolutely gave up Liaodong and retreated to Liaoyang Mansion to protect their Tokyo.

Yelu Xianshi's performance at the battle was not inferior to Yelu Xiuge and Yelu Xiezhen, but for some reason they were not famous in history.

In fact, it is not that Yelu Xianshi is not famous, but that his short life did not catch up with the war between the Song Dynasty and Khitan.

Yeluxian has always been Yeluxian's confidant. When Yeluxian was still in the mansion and under the control of Yelujing, he began to plan for Yeluxian.

After Yeluxian came to the throne, Yeluxian was his first confidant. Yeluxian was able to ascend the throne smoothly, and Yeluxian contributed a lot. He was appointed as the head of the Baisi, and the soldiers and horses on the Northwest Road were deployed to control the military power in the south and north of the desert.At this time, Yelu Xiuge and Yelu Xiezhen have not risen yet.Only one year before the Battle of Gaoliang River, Ye Luxian became seriously ill and died in the same year of the Battle of Gaoliang River.

Yelu Xianshi missed the war between the Song Dynasty and Khitan, so naturally he didn't write too much.

However, Yeluxian was trained by treating Yeluxian as the head of the hundred officials, and there is no doubt that he will be the candidate to replace Yelv Wuzhi in the future.

Yelu Wuzhi once praised him and said: "It is very fortunate for the world to be governed by people."

Therefore, Yelu Xianshi just didn't meet the opportunity to display his talent.

During this Great Yu Northern Expedition, Ye Luxian was in his prime and showed his due abilities.

Facing Yelv Xianshi, who was advancing and retreating in an orderly manner, Luo Youdu paid the greatest attention, no matter what, let's take him down first.

As for Balhae...

Luo Youdu called Zhang Jin.

"Find a way for Wu Desi to stir up unrest among the people in Bohai, so that our army can take advantage of the situation after taking down Liaoyang Mansion."

Zhang Jin answered neatly: "After three or four months, there will be results."

Bohai State was deeply influenced by Tang culture, and had a certain fondness for the Central Plains.

The people of Bohai have always held a deep hatred for Khitan. After Yelu Abaoji destroyed Bohai, the survivors were unwilling to accept the rule of Khitan. On the one hand, they fought fiercely and established Ding'an, Xingliao, and Dayuan. The rebellion against the regime forced Khitan to move most of the Bohai survivors to Liaodong and the Khitan interior.

In history, the rebels of the Bohai Kingdom continued to resist the Khitan until the rise of Jurchen.

With the help of Jurchen, the survivors of Bohai destroyed Khitan and completely integrated into Jurchen.But because of Luo Youdu's relationship, the Eastern Khitan ruled by Yelubishe lost control of Monan and Mobei, and expanded its power eastward.

The Jurchens have become the experience packs of Brother Yeluxiu and Yelu Xiezhen, let alone the survivors of Bohai Sea?Let the Eastern Khitan level off.

But this does not mean that the survivors of Bohai Sea are completely convinced, but they have to bow their heads under coercion.

As the largest granary of the Khitan, the former land of Bohai has been under high pressure and exploitation. The grain grown by the people barely survives, and the Khitan collects the rest of the grain.

In a word, the people of Bohai have suffered from Khitan for a long time.

If it weren't for the winter in the Northeast being too cold, most of the people would be in Maodong, and there would be no need for three or four months.

Luo Youdu is still very relieved about the efficiency of Wu Desi's work. The large sum of money invested in these years has shown its power in this battle.Just passing the news of the Iraqi Trial Examination, the benefits will outweigh all the investment.

Thinking of Yi Shenzheng, Luo Youdu said: "Find a way to rescue Mr. Yi, he has done a great job this time, he should take a good rest."

The two spies he sent back then, Chen Chuyao, had already completed their tasks.Now the little prince of Korea is sick in bed, and Chen Chuyao is helping Lin Renzhao to appease the nobles of Korea.When the Khitan's affairs settle down, the little prince will go to Bianjing to recuperate, and then he won't come back.

Yi Shenzheng is still in Khitan now, although there is no danger, Luo Youdu is still a little worried, it is better to bring him back earlier.

Soon after, Pan Mei and Lin Renzhao will surround Liaoyang Mansion with soldiers, and they can send a force to meet Yi Shenzheng's southward march.

Especially in the environment where Khitan specially dug through to reach the Liaohe River...

When Zhang Jin heard Luo Youdu asked about Yi Shenzheng, he hurriedly pleaded guilty, saying: "Your Majesty, forgive me, Wu Desi is not doing well, and I have lost news of Mr. Yi."

Luo Youdu's expression changed suddenly, and he asked, "What's going on?"

Yi Shenzheng's character is not very good, but there is no doubt that he is a minister of merit.

For ministers who have made meritorious service, Luo Youdu will be grateful for their meritorious service and give corresponding benefits.

The news from Yi Shenzheng is extremely important, if Khitan finds out, Ling Chi will take it lightly.

Zhang Jin hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, don't worry. It's not that Mr. Yi's identity was exposed, but that he performed too well and was appreciated by his superiors. His position was transferred. King Ping Yelulong first brought him back to Shangjing, so he lost the news. Wu Desi has sent people to Beijing to investigate, I believe there will be news in the near future."

Luo Youdu breathed a sigh of relief when he heard the words, and then he couldn't laugh or cry, and said, "Since that's the case, let's slow down the rescue."

Now the internal situation in Khitan is bound to be turbulent, and it is not easy to bring people out of the capital of Shangjing.It's better to stand still and come safely.

Luo Youdu repeatedly told Zhang Jin to protect Yi Shenzheng's safety before letting him go.

After Zhang Jin left the imperial tent, Luo Youdu strolled to the map, looked at the topographic map of the Northeast, and finally landed on Dading Mansion, and said softly: "It depends on how you, the chief, make your choice."

To continue to stick to Dading Mansion?

Or retreat to Shangjing Linhuang Mansion?

"It should be more of the latter!"

Luo Youdu muttered to himself.

At dusk, he received another letter from Chou Chou.

As in the past, Ugly's letter is like a chat, it is not done overnight, but write whatever comes to mind, write a few days of words on paper, and send them paragraph by paragraph.

Different from the blank and apprehensive tone before, Luo Youdu clearly noticed that the tone of his son's letter became more and more confident. What he wanted to say no longer contained interrogative sentences, as if he had made a decision but didn't know whether it was correct or not.

As Zhao Pu suppressed the so-called "scholar-bureaucrat group", the Bianjing court fell into peace.

The administrative groups such as Dou Yi, Kou Xiang, Han Xizai, and Song Xiong left by Luo Youdu are sufficient to face most of the problems.

With their help, Chou Chou gradually cultivated Yin You's self-confidence.

In the letters sent, it began to change into what happened, what he did, no longer doubts, but reports like asking for credit.

Luo Youdu saw all this in his eyes, and his father was very relieved.

Having a stable rear is also the biggest guarantee for this battle.

With a satisfied mood, Luo Youdu fell asleep peacefully.

Compared with Luo Youdu, who was already dreaming sweet dreams, Khitan's emperor Yelu Bishe didn't have such a good life.

Ever since the news of Lin Renzhao's attack on Pyongyang was conveyed, he had trouble sleeping and eating, and couldn't sleep at night.

The palace of Dading Mansion was once again in chaos, and the originally stable court situation was once again in turmoil.

The first to attack was still Yelu Haili, the King of the South Court, and he proposed a retreat again.

This time was different from the previous ones.

Previously, Yelu Haili was chilled because of what happened to Yelusha, and he didn't want to fight to the death with the Central Plains of the Southern Dynasty in Dading Mansion, focusing on his own tribe.Except for him, many Khitan people were unwilling to retreat, they couldn't swallow this breath, and wanted to fight the Central Plains in Dading Mansion for life and death.

But things are very different now.

The name Khitan first appeared in the Northern Wei Dynasty.As long as I can remember, Khitan has lived on the bank of Huangshui, so-called south of Huangshui and north of Huanglong.

For more than [-] years since then, the Khitan nation has adhered to an iron law, and the tribe has flourished and developed southward.The tribe is in danger and retreats to the land of the ancestors.

During the 500 years, the Khitan rose and fell. They were killed by Gaoyang of the Northern Qi Dynasty and almost exterminated. They were oppressed by the Turks, defeated by the Sui Dynasty, bullied by the Tang Dynasty, and finally rose under the hands of Yelu Abaoji, making Khitan a great cause.

The land of Linhuang is sacred in the hearts of the Khitan people. Although Yelu Abaoji knew that Linhuang Mansion was remote and lacking in resources, it was not suitable for a national capital.However, he still established his capital in Linhuang and adopted the Duojing Nabo system.

This last lair, the ancestral homeland, is under threat, how can the Khitan people sit still?

Yelu Haili took the lead in requesting the withdrawal of troops this time, not for the benefit of his tribe, but for the Khitan military.

"Your Majesty, don't you hear the allusion of the conflict between Chu and Han, besieged on all sides? Shangjing is the ancestral land of my Khitan. This ancestral land was captured by bandits. Who else in the Pishi army can calm down and protect Zhongjing?"

As soon as Yelu Haili's words fell, Yelu Xidi, Yishi Wang Sahe, Yeluchong, Yelu Xuegu, Xiao Qian, Xiao Dougu and other Khitan generals all stood up and echoed.

In contrast, Gao Xun, Han Kuangmei, Han Deshu, and Kang Yanshou, the senior officials of Hanchen, were all silent.

It is true that their family's power is concentrated in Dading Mansion and Liaoyang Mansion, but they also know the value of Shangjing to Khitan and Liao Dynasty.

Compared with the rest of the Han Chinese who were officials in Khitan, their situation was very different.

During the establishment of Khitan, Gao Xun belonged to the Gao family, who was born as a general. After surrendering to Khitan, he often led his master to kill the soldiers and civilians of the Central Plains.And Han Kuangmei, Han Deshu's Lianghan family, and the Kang family, they were the earliest Khitanized Han people. They assisted Yelu Abaoji to establish the Liao Dynasty. How many things have been done to persecute the Han people.

Some Han Hanchens in Khitan can turn back, but even if they turn back, they will not be able to be reused, and they will become a laughing stock on the pillar of shame.

For example, during the period of the Three Kingdoms, Yu Jin, who was famous in the first generation.

They even hope that Khitan is better than the Khitan people, so that they can prove that they are on the right path.

They were reluctant to part with the interests of Dading Mansion, but they were even less willing to see Khitan perish.

Without the Khitanized Han Chinese such as Gao Xun, Han Kuangmei, Han Deshu, and Kang Yanshou taking the lead, the situation is completely one-sided.

Seeing this, Yelv Bishe also knew that he had no choice, if he really wanted to go against Pi Shijun's intention, it would be a mutiny.

"Send an order to collect supplies in the city and prepare to retreat."

Yelu Bishe sat on the chair weakly, waved his hand, and told everyone to get down.

But then Yelu Bishe called Yelu Haili, Yelu Xiuge, Zhao Kuangyi and Yelu Amili.

Yelv Bishe's eyes were bloodshot and he had a splitting headache, but he cheered up and said, "It's not that I don't know which is more important between Dading Mansion and Linhuang Mansion. It's just that whether we can retreat safely is the question we face. The most serious question. What kind of character is the Southern Bandit? He is the best at seizing opportunities with soldiers, how can he sit back and watch us calmly retreat? What worries me the most is that we have already been defeated by the Southern Bandit before we return to Linhuang Mansion. The gain outweighs the loss..."

Yelu Haili is silent, his ability lies in administration, and he has been in the South Courtyard for more than ten years. Under his rule, the people's livelihood is stable, the economy is booming, the population is increasing, and the military is slightly weaker, not as good as his son Yelu Amili.

But Yelu Bishe didn't count on him, but he is the head of the Khitan officials now, so he needs to listen to him.

Zhao Kuangyi's eyes flashed with excitement, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.But he didn't come out, but was waiting, waiting for everyone to come to the rescue when they had nothing to do.

Brother Yeluxiu came out of the shift at this time and said: "Your Majesty, I have come to the rear of the palace. I bypassed Qijin Mountain, walked to Enzhou, and crossed the Laoha River. The Laoha River has a radius of [-] miles. There are only three bridges. Your Majesty can divide the army into three routes to cross the river. Immediately after the river, the bridge was demolished. I have sent people to investigate the terrain. The surface of the Laoha River has frozen, but it has not been frozen, and people and horses cannot cross. The river is icy cold, and there is no wood around it, which is enough to withstand for many days. "

Yelu Bishe looked deeply at Brother Yeluxiu and said, "The bridge is destroyed, what should you do?"

Brother Yeluxiu said calmly: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, as long as I am sure that Your Majesty is safe, I will find a way to retreat. Monan is so big, it will not be easy for the Southern Dynasty to capture the minister."

Yelu Bishe now pays more attention to Zhao Kuangyi, but his love for Brother Yeluxiu has not diminished, and he is very reluctant to part with him.

Seeing that the time had come, Zhao Kuangyi came out and said, "Your Majesty, why don't you take this opportunity to defeat the Southern Dynasty. Luo Youdu is defeated this way, Lin Renzhao and Pan Mei are vulnerable."

(End of this chapter)